The Presence of God

We (Christians) are always in the presence of God. There is never a non-sacred moment! His presence never diminishes. Our awareness of His presence may falter, but the reality of His presence never changes. ~~Max Lucado

Conviction vs. Condemnation

When God speaks to us about our sin it is to convict us, when the devil speaks about our sin it is to condemn us. The word sin means to ‘miss the mark.’ Its origin lies in archery. If you shot an arrow and missed the target, it was called ‘sin!’ By how far you missed was not the issue. An inch or a mile, it’s still sin.

"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". Rom. 3:23
We are by nature sinners; we are not what we were created to be. Both God and the devil speak to us about sin – but they speak very differently. God convicts us of sin, whereas Satan condemns us. The devil is called, ‘the accuser of our brothers and sisters’ (Revelation 12:10). Condemnation sits on us like a wet blanket, with no way out. When God speaks to us about our sin, He convicts. Conviction not only makes us aware of our sin, but also points to a way out – through the cross of Christ. He convicts us not to humiliate us, embarrass us or condemn us, but to liberate us and set us free.

Paul is able to confidently write, ‘There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.’ (Romans 8:1). To know that is true is wonderfully liberating.
Has a past sin left you feeling paralyzed? See where that condemnation is coming from, because that voice is not God’s. Thank Him for the forgiveness available in Christ and move forward in peace. - Charles Price

Greenware Needs

We will be collecting baby items for Greenware each Sunday until August. Here is a list of specific items that are  needed:

-Diapers
-Baby Wipes
-Baby Soap
-Baby Clothes
-Baby Blankets
-General Health Supplies for the moms

This is a wonderful way to help someone less fortunate than ourselves!

School Supplies Needed

It's time:

The church is collecting supplies for the schools we sponsor. While any supplies are appreciated, these are some specific needs:

-Clorox Wipes
-Dry-erase Markers
-Dry-erase Board Cleaner
-Tissues
-Hand Sanitizer

Please drop items off on the sides of the stage. Thank you.

Trials

"Every person in the world, including yourself, will encounter various trials throughout life. Satan seeks to defeat you by tempting you to trust your own wisdom, to live according to your self-centered feelings, and to gratify the desires of your flesh. In contrast, God's will is for you to be an overwhelming conqueror in all of these tests for His honor and glory. --Andrew Murray"

Visions of Hope- Fundraiser/Vendor Fair

If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Melissa Brusoe a.s.a.p. to get a vendor registration form. This is going to be a great event! I hope to see you all there!

Walking on Water

Christ walked on the water before He calmed the storm. If He had simply calmed the storm, the disciples would have missed His majesty. And what a shame. His majesty was the whole point. We want Christ to hurry and calm the storm. He wants us to find Him in the midst of it first. --Beth Moore